Rob Bourdon

Robert Gregory Bourdon (born January 20, 1979)[2] is an American musician, best known as the drummer and co-founding member of the American rock band Linkin Park.[3][4]

Rob Bourdon
Bourdon performing with Linkin Park at Rock am Ring in 2014
Background information
Birth nameRobert Gregory Bourdon
Born (1979-01-20) January 20, 1979[1]
Calabasas, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active1996–present
LabelsWarner Bros.
Associated acts
Websitelinkinpark.com

The youngest member of the band, Bourdon met Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer, and was inspired to learn how to play the drums.[5] After joining his high school's jazz band in his sophomore year, he met Brad Delson and Mike Shinoda, who both lived nearby in the San Fernando Valley. Bourdon and Delson would form their own band, Relative Degree.

Career biography

Bourdon grew up in the town of Calabasas, California, he attended Agoura High School in Agoura Hills where he met future bandmates Mike Shinoda and Brad Delson.[5] He currently resides in Los Angeles.

Discography

With Linkin Park
Main article: Linkin Park discography

References
  1. Rob Bourdon at AllMusic
  2. Spatu, Madan Gupta. "The year ahead". The Tribune (Chandigarh). Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  3. "Rob Bourdon Injured Back During Recording Marathon". World Entertainment News Network. Contactmusic.com. April 30, 2014. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  4. Micallef, Ken. "Rob Bourdon: Midnight Confessions". ModernDrummer.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  5. "Rob Bourdon". Remo.com. Retrieved January 26, 2018.


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